Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
First Pitch: 9:40 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN, Bally Sports Arizona, Bally Sports Great Lakes
Match Overview
The Guardians, second in the AL Central and chasing a Wild Card spot, open a three-game road series against the Diamondbacks, who are fourth in the NL West and reeling from a sweep in Colorado. Both teams are coming off three straight losses and need a turnaround to stay in playoff contention.
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starter | Record | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | Gavin Williams | 7-4 | 3.38 | 1.31 | 127 |
| Diamondbacks | Zac Gallen | 9-12 | 5.31 | 1.35 | 131 |
- Williams has allowed 3 or fewer runs in 19 of 24 starts and features a 97 MPH fastball with a sharp sweeper and curve.
- Gallen has struggled with consistency but owns 9 quality starts and is averaging nearly 6 innings per outing.
Team Trends & Stats
| Category | Guardians | Diamondbacks |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Games | 5-5 | 6-4 |
| Batting Avg | .216 | .278 |
| Team ERA | 4.35 | 4.75 |
| Road/Home Record | 32-29 | 30-30 |
| Season Series | First meeting | — |
- Cleveland has been outscored by 8 runs over its last 10 games.
- Arizona has outscored opponents by 16 runs in the same span and ranks top-5 in MLB in runs scored and slugging.
Players to Watch
- Guardians:
- José Ramírez: .291 AVG, 25 HR, 64 RBI
- Steven Kwan: .281 AVG, 22 doubles, 10 HR
- Bo Naylor: 4-hit game Sunday vs. Braves
- Diamondbacks:
- Corbin Carroll: 27 HR, .300 AVG last 5 games
- Ketel Marte: .297 AVG, 23 HR, 56 RBI
- Lourdes Gurriel Jr.: .246 AVG, 2 HR, 7 RBI last 5 games
Game Odds
Cleveland Guardians 9
Arizona Diamondbacks – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, August 17, 2025
